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Sixth Annual Davey Nelson Celebrity Golf Tournament set for June 30

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MILWAUKEE - On Monday, June 30, Brewers Director of Alumni Relations and FOX Sports Wisconsin broadcaster Dave Nelson will host his 6th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Whistling Straights Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin. The 18-Hole Davey Nelson Celebrity Golf Tournament will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions and dinner.

All teams for the tournament will be comprised of a five-person group, and play will consist of a Scramble Format with team prizes awarded to the top finishers. Registrations are being accepted as a foursome and a celebrity golfer will be paired with each group to make up the five-person team. Registration fees are $2,700 per foursome. A golf clinic led by American Club golf pros and a putting contest will take place at 9:00 a.m., and a buffet brunch will be served prior to the start of the tournament. The tournament is limited to 30 foursomes. For those who do not plan to golf, tickets to the reception/dinner only are available for $150 per person.

An additional preview event is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, consisting of a golf experience at Whistling Straits Straights Course followed by a cocktail reception and dinner at the Championship Locker room. Rates for the preview event are $6,300 per foursome and includes Monday's event.

Proceeds will benefit Open Arms Home for Children in South Africa and Brewers Community Foundation. For additional information, sponsorship opportunities or to sign up for this memorable golfing experience visit Brewers.com/davey or contact Meredith Malone at meredith.malone@brewers.com or (414) 902-4501. Also check out our Facebook page, Davey Nelson Celebrity Golf Tournament to Benefit Open Arms.

Open Arms Home for Children is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, clothing, protection and basic healthcare for what is now home to many children orphaned due to the Aids epidemic in South Africa. Dave Nelson has served as Board Director for over four years. Brewers Community Foundation is the charitable arm of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and supports non-profits that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs with a particular focus on low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families in greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin.